All you need to know about Calathea

When filmning this video we missed talking about the potential threat of trace minerals in the tap water. The minerals are often fluoride, chlorine and sodium used to clean the tap water.
These minerals can build up inside the plant and especially the tips of the leaves causing them to get yellow and brown (meaning that it kills the cells). To avoid this problem use distilled water, rainwater or filtered water.
Another way can be to leave tap water out in a container for 24-48 hours before using it to water you’re plants. This will make most of the chemicals disappear.

Another cause for the yellow and brown tips can be salt buildup from to much fertiliser.

As many of you has mentioned we got the wrong name for one of the varieties. It should be Calathea majestica “Whitestar” and not Calathea ornata “Pinstripe”. Thanks!

Timecodes

Purchase 01:32
Planting 10:34
Placement 15:04
Care of the plant 21:22

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[thecaretakersecretgarden]

I work in a big box store in California, USA. If you want to buy one of these plants make sure you get them when they've only been in the store a few days. After that they will be showing a lot of signs of Browning due to the cold weather and lack of humidity. And they will not look so good. And check the prices if they are in different pots because there can be a huge price difference depending on what pot there in. a basic pot can be a $10 price difference compared to a Fufu pot for the same plant. And in the summertime always check the clearance rack to see if you can get one that is able to be nursed back to health at a good price.

[beehan]

I'm a plant novice, got a Calathea just because it's beautiful, then got a little worried after researching it and hearing how difficult it is supposed to be. But mine got about 10 new leaves since December and it started flowering a couple of days ago so I seem to be doing something right! Gorgeous plants :)

[norasgrunzeug]

60 year old indoor plant lover from Germany here. Your videos are the most informing ones.
Sometimes it feels like the plants choose you for speaking out for them like: hey guys, this man is our mouth, listen and don’t torture us any longer! :)
I learned a lot from you, especially about transpiration and so on. My plants say : thank you! They are happier than before.
Btw, I had children, cats and dogs, no one had a problem with the poison plants. I think the secret is: create a situation, which is not boring and they will have other things in mind :)
Sorry for my bad English, just wanted to give you a positive reply

[katelynd]

This was the absolute best video I’ve seen on Calathea care! Thank you!

[audreyanderson]

Thanks! This video is worth $1 million but unfortunately I can’t give you $1 million thank you so much for all the wonderful information you provide on each and every one of your videos I try to tell anyone I know about your channel as I think it is one of the best.

[flytoinfinityvivi]

Your videos are by far the most educational, professional and detailed ones regarding each spieces of plant! Really enjoying them! Well done!

[cherryblossom]

I watched the whole video. Thats how invested in this plant I am!

[nelissa]

Had watched this video couple of years ago but I still keep coming back whenever something is wrong with my calatheas. This video is so informative.❤

[heliotropezzz]

I've a Calathea Triostar which is nearly 12 years old. In the last few years it has grown enormous shoots with hand like clusters of leaves at the end. I've never seen an image of one like this though I've looked on the internet. It seems happy enough.

[gertrudethenepenthes]

Everytime you say “plönt” it makes me smile.
I’m Swedish so when you talk it’s nostalgic :)

[Martykoi]

Wow i thought the video was very long just by looking at the minutes. But i never expected myself to finish the whole video! Saved it for future use! Thanks!

[curiousandlooking]

Your plant videos are the best on the internet!!!

[suzanneevans]

I can't shower mine because it hates my hard water so I only water it with bottled spring water. She loves it 😊

[bathos]

Says a lot about this channel if I can watch content on a plant I don't have and one I don't plan on having yet still learn valuable stuff for my plant care toolbox. Thank you!🙏

[angelathompsonmack]

You are the most knowlegable on You Ive saved my Schlefflera arboricola with your help🥰🥰

[alwlcd]

This was the video I was waiting for!! I love Calatheas, and I want to have them all! They were almost my first plants as they're easily findable and non-toxic (living with a cat) and they've never let me down. They're beautiful, they show you when they're happy, and they move all day long, as you said, which always makes me smile when I see it move on its own, out of nowhere.
Love, love, love calatheas forever.

[CatarinadeNovais]

Also watched the entire video. I ran all the internet trying to learn about calatheas, this is an amazing video. Congratulations on your great job.

[nourjahanavan]

I’m avid gardener, I have about 103 plants inside my house that are not moving outside even in summer. This was the best and the most rewarding advice of real gardeners for me. I thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, advice and tips. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[archna]

The most calathea knowledge in one video in all of YT! Thank you!

[barryschreiber]

Every episode you bring a plethora of plants of the same variety. I'm sure many viewers would love to see your nursery. I know I would.